Downtown Chicago Hotels near the Art Institute of Chicago
Located in Grant Park, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the largest fine art museums in the United States. The Art Institute museum and school were founded in 1879 and is associated with the School of Art Institute of Chicago. Art enthusiasts can peruse the museum galleries teeming with paintings, photos and sculptures, check out the rotating exhibits or attend an educational art history lecture. The Art Institute of Chicago is conveniently located only a few blocks from Hyatt Regency Chicago in downtown Chicago, Illinois.Chicago, Illinois Art Institute Programs & Exhibitions
There's always something new at the Art Institute of Chicago. Enjoy rotating exhibits that seek to capture the history of human creativity and innovation. The museum event calendar is packed with special lectures, performing arts shows, as well as gallery tours and talks by museum education lecturers. Family events and teen workshops are also offered.The Art Institute of Chicago Store
After an afternoon of exploring the art galleries at the Art Institute of Chicago, head to one of the museum stores to pick up art prints, collectables, art history books and more. The Main Museum Shop is situated in the main lobby and is stocked with gifts, jewelry and art books. In the Modern Wing Shop, pick up special exhibition memorabilia and gifts. For Asian-inspired art, home furnishings, souvenirs and more, head to the Asian/Exhibition Shop in the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago.For more information about the Art Institute of Chicago, please visit www.artic.edu/aic.
